12/15/2023 0 Comments Military Tank named after AntThe Bradley’s main weapon is the M242 25mm “Bushmaster” Chain Gun, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. It is aka Bradley A2 ODS-SA and started to enter service in 2012 onwards. The M2A2 ODS-SA Bradley: (The SA standing for Situational Awareness) An M2A2 ODS Bradley, but fitted with an aplique FBCB2 digital communication platform. Bradley Urban Survivability Kit (BUSK) added and roof fragmentation protection. Improved sights, full ballistic fire control, aided dual-target tracking, automatic gun target adjustment, automatic bore sighting and hunter killer capability. The M2A3 Bradley: The A3 series was introduced in 2000. The M2A2 ODS Bradley: Incorporates improvements identified after Operation Desert Storm, including an eye-safe laser rangefinder, global positioning and navigation systems and an enhanced driver’s vision device. The M2A2 Bradley: Introduced in 1988, it had new ammo storage, a new 600hp engine fitted and new armour to withstand a 30mm round or Rocket Propelled Grenade. The M2A1 Bradley: entered service in 1986 with an improved TOW rocket system, NBC system and a fire suppression system. Since its introduction in 1981 there have been several upgrades. The M3 is the cavalry version and used for tank killing and reconnaissance, which has a three-man crew and a two-man scout team. The M2 is the infantry version and primarily used to transport troops into battle, it has a crew of three and a six-man infantry squad (7 in A2 & A3 upgrade) and secondly to provide that squad with fire support. ![]() ![]() The Bradley has two designations, the M2 and M3. It entered service with the American Armies in 1981 as a replacement to the widely used M113. The Bradley is named after General Omar Nelson Bradley (1893 – 1981), who served as a brigadier general and major general for the United States in World War II. The Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle is the primary IFV for the American and Saudi Arabian Armies.
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